Ayush ministry set to include ayurveda treatment in Ayushman Bharat
30-Sep-24 05:10:33
The Ministry of Ayush will soon introduce 170 ayurvedic packages under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, covering ailments from common colds to cancer.
For the first time, the Ayush ministry is set to include its treatment packages of ayurveda, unani, siddha, homeopathy and naturopathy and yoga in the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) scheme.
The ayurvedic packages, including medicines, treatment centres, wellness programs, and operative procedures, to be implemented under Ayushman Bharat will cover ailments from common cold to cancer.
A total of 170 ayurvedic packages are ready to be added to the scheme, with the ministry planning to roll them out soon.
Final discussions are underway with insurance companies to ensure smooth integration. The new ayurvedic packages will cover a range of diseases, including paralysis, acute back pain, diabetes, hypertension, and high blood pressure as well.
These treatments will be provided as part of indoor Panchakarma services, which include stay, diet, lifestyle guidance, and yoga.
The National Health Authority (NHA) has already finalised the cost of these ayurvedic packages, ensuring that they remain affordable for the public.
To further streamline the process and maintain affordability, a strategic purchasing committee has been set up to finalise cost structures for these treatments.
The initiative is part of the larger AB-PMJAY scheme, which offers cashless health insurance coverage of Rs 5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalisation.
With this new addition, beneficiaries will soon be able to access a wider range of traditional ayurvedic treatments under the government’s healthcare program.
The Ministry of Ayush recently held a review meeting to ensure the smooth incorporation of these ayurvedic packages into the scheme.
By offering these services, the government aims to expand access to holistic and preventive healthcare through traditional systems like ayurveda.
SOURCE & CREDIT: INDIA TODAY